Sophie Mill Art Studio : I know I am not alone when it comes to public humi...

Sophie Mill Art Studio : I know I am not alone when it comes to public humi...: I know I’m not alone when it comes to public humiliation... Gossip, half-truths, and lies take the root and fester. Face book 'sugg...

I know I am not alone when it comes to public humiliation...

I know I’m not alone when it comes to public humiliation...

Gossip, half-truths, and lies take the root and fester.

Face book 'suggestions' and 'article' suggestions enforces the lowering of a person and strips that person of pride, honour and dignity. It may surprise you to learn that I am actually a person however, we have seemingly moved back into the 17th century where we have created, a 'culture of humiliation' once again. And, it rewards those who humiliate others.

Public Humiliation is a violation of unity in dignity and respect. An argument may be loud, but it’s in private. An abusive accusation often takes place in front of others. 'Others' is including an article in the paper!

Nothing to me is unexpected, or anyone who feels obliged to dis-like another; dis-like is normal natural human behaviour, and it is 'allowable'. I like to look for only the best in everyone, but the worst thing about that kind of prejudice... is that while you feel hurt and angry, it feeds self-doubt.

In the future, I will meet abuse by forbearance since patience is a virtue however, on this day I will confront it.

The phrase ‘crippling embarrassment’ is accurate. It is in my opinion that humiliation, shame and embarrassment are ‘the central emotions of everyday social existence'. We, mostly, do anything to avoid them because our awareness of how the self appears to others has been important for centuries; it is in-built.

True, this was not the first time I’d been stigmatized for my mistakes, achievements, personality, good behaviour and lack of in-sight, but there are many things which we can employ tomorrow that we cannot wisely use today. "Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught". Oscar Wild

Shakespeare’s Coriolanus (‘Sit Coriolanus; never shame to hear what you have nobly done’) today we feel shame when praised, when we have given to society, worked hard, but we also feel shame when we 'slip'. No one deserves public humiliation for a crime that is not actually a 'crime'.

That terrible mood of depression of whether it's any good or not is what is known as The Artist's Reward. Ernest Hemingway I have been rewarded. The 'Artists Reward' is worth more than any monies. Just as Martin Luther King Jr said, 'I have a dream...' After public humiliation, I can go on to paint my brilliant dream.

Thank you for my public humiliation. Today, I am stronger. Today, I am wiser. Today, I feel blessed.

Sophie Mill Art Studio : Why here now? why not day dream?

Sophie Mill Art Studio : Why here now? why not day dream?: Why the here now? Why not day-dream? The phenomenon associated with the 'here now' is a wave that is flooding societies belief of fi...

Why here now? why not day dream?

Why the here now? Why not day-dream? The phenomenon associated with the 'here now' is a wave that is flooding societies belief of finding creativity, calmness, happiness, and it is thought to be eradicating mental illness. I think it is absurd, but it gets support from a lot of people. With 1 in 3 people suffering, this billion dollar phenomenon is obviously not working.

Day dreaming gives insight to our own humanity, a crucial tool in creativity. If things are not so good, creativity allows you to imagine something better. I believe day dreaming is equivalent to meditation. However, it comes from the creative side of the brain and not the academic side of the brain. An academic Psychiatrist will disagree with me. But, how can he disagree when he is not aware of the sensation?

I'm finding quite reasonable people are agreeing with the absurd. I did for 46 years. But, looking outside of yourself, looking beyond, looking forward, planning, working towards, allowing the natural human behaviour to evolve (ego) without condemnation is the way out of the 'deadly circle'.

It is my belief, the here now and accepting what Is keeps you inside of the circle; the circle can kill the soul. Looking up and into the future with responsibilities, commitments and dedication walks you calmly outside of the circle, and it insists that your mind think 'outside of the square'. This is where creativity and passion is located. This is where mental illness can be soothed. This is why ART is important.

The arts enable us to imagine the unimaginable, and to connect us to the past, the present, and the future, sometimes simultaneously.

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Sophie Mill Art Studio : Lets chat about contemporary art...

Sophie Mill Art Studio : Lets chat about contemporary art...: There are plenty of blow hard, snobbish intellectuals in the art world, I love them because they're so much fun to parody.  I have wa...

Lets chat about contemporary art...

There are plenty of blow hard, snobbish intellectuals in the art world, I love them because they're so much fun to parody. 

I have watched (for years) as people dismiss contemporary art as a toy for "rich people" rather than actually doing his homework and moving beyond easy stereotypes. For the last 50 years we have been taught that academia knowledge is the only knowledge to the detriment of other knowledge's. The lack of arts education in our schools today have failed to give proper education which gives way to assumptions, ignorance and misinformation. It is true, I could be talking about many subjects rather than 'just' art.

I believe that there are too many assumptions that create problems in public perception when it comes to contemporary art and, again, I could insert 'emotions'; more formally described Mental Illness.

What is my point? Contemporary art is the most exciting sector of the art world. Contemporary art covers everything: painting, sculpture, drawing, new media, events, you name it. It's fluid, all-encompassing and ever-changing.

What is my second point? The human is also exciting. The human needs his emotions so that he/she can go onto cover everything in the art world; painting, sculpture, drawing, new media, events, you name it. He/she is fluid, all-encompassing and ever-changing.

What is my third point? Never be frightened of your emotions, educate them into producing something extraordinary.

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'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO MY READERS AND FRIENDS

'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO MY READERS AND FRIENDS: Dear reader of 'The Woman in the Distance', After one year, it seems my work is never finished however, I don't want it t...

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO MY READERS AND FRIENDS

Dear reader of 'The Woman in the Distance',

After one year, it seems my work is never finished however, I don't want it to finish.  Although, I am sure you have finished my book.  I would be interested to know if reading 'The Woman in the Distance' created creativity, feelings, emotions or any type of 'adjustment' in your life. 

I was led to believe that relaxation is good. Today, I have found that action is quite possibly more beautiful.  To paint and write came from a spontaneous thought, but my motivation was to create change for a variety of reasons.  I believe that change is necessary, it prevents stagnation.  Creativity can move you out of this stage although it take courage and strength.  It is a strength that often wears me out however, the end result is worth a little tiredness.

I don't call it a dream, because then I would miss the reality of my efforts.  I think reality is better than a dream, but I am always dreaming for the reality to be more colourful.  

For those who were more interested in learning about anxiety, depression, mental illness I hope you un-covered something we don't often learn; self-actualization.

Everyone has a that 'something' in their heart that needs to be expressed one way or another, but it is often difficult to locate, as though it is not available to you. I could always feel 'that something' but I just couldn't reach it to save myself from that dreadful condition that still holds a lot of stigma.

To find that deep voice hidden in the innermost core of your being can be brought to the surface simply by understanding that self expression is of the utmost importance in humanity; self actualization.  It was with this understanding that I was able to perform on stage at Sydney Town Hall in front of 1200 people and give my inaugural comedy gig.  Stand-up comedy is to bring humour to mental illness and break down stigma.  

I also learnt that I don't want to listen to anyone except myself. Doctors, psychiatrists, therapists, facilitators, mindfulness therapy, cognitive therapy, guru's and other.  Why?  because they implore us constantly to give up memory, to live in the herenow.  No one would listen to me.  To give up memory I must also give up my creative imagination, for I am an artist, writer and comedian and all that I have has its roots in what I remember. 

Today, after nearly half a century on earth - I have found that I am neither mentally ill nor depressed any longer. 

It is my hope that one more person can recover and find that 'something' so that he/she can see that reality is just as good as the dream.  

Happy Christmas.

Kind thoughts,

 

Sophie Mill   Fine contemporary artist, author and comedian

‘The Woman in the Distance’ reflections of un-settled seasons

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www.thewomaninthedistance.com

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'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: Day dreaming and imagination

'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: Day dreaming and imagination: What is the difference between day-dreaming, imagination, make-believe and illusions?  Imagination It is the difference between reality an...

Day dreaming and imagination

What is the difference between day-dreaming, imagination, make-believe and illusions? 

Imagination It is the difference between reality and make-believe. A regular and down-trodden word is 'day-dreaming' however, a day-dream or an imagination allows us to experience vulnerabilities whilst keeping us safe from 'real life'.

Illusions lack mind control and have a tendency to lean into halautitation's.

To me, the free play of our mind is what enables us to feel, see and experience the movement and fluidity of creativity. Free play allows the mind to consider things which are not present to the senses, and to consider that which is not to be real. To limit imagination would be to limit thoughts.

The imagination has been bound so tightly that we have witnessed an entire generation that is un-able to 'see into the future'. Being consumed with this moment can prevent you from moving out-side of the circle. It s the circle that ruins much more than a canvas.

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'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: A new thought.....

'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: A new thought.....: Each day I have different thoughts, ideas and ways to work out problems. Today, I believe creativity is about story telling. It is  the stor...

'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: A new thought.....

'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: A new thought.....: Each day I have different thoughts, ideas and ways to work out problems. Today, I believe creativity is about story telling. It is  the stor...

A new thought.....

Each day I have different thoughts, ideas and ways to work out problems. Today, I believe creativity is about story telling. It is the stories that keep us alive, well, curious, interested and interesting.

Over our lives, I can confidently announce that we all have had varying degrees of failures, opportunities, loves, hates, compassion, anger, happiness, sadness, good behaviour and bad behaviour unless, of course, we are a robot who has been perfectly programmed by a perfect person.

Everyone is entitled to have their opinions. We are fortunate enough to live in a country that allows freedom of speech. But, freedom of speech also entails that we must also accept other peoples opinions be it you agree or disagree.

So, here I go with my opinion. I believe we are not taught enough about what is 'natural human behaviour'. We are not taught enough about why we have our emotions.

I think we need to understand that we all have a vital part to play. A realistic portrayal of life would be what? A normal state of mind is what? Each time we listen to a person who states how our mind should be operating, and that we must change our thought patterns to match their 'correct table' only creates more anxiety, depression and fear.

Why? because there was a real reason we were put on earth to be different from each other. That real reason was to keep humanity healthy. It is necessary that we have non agreeable criticism. It is necessary that we pay attention to those who commit crimes, wrong doings, and dis-respect the law.

But, it is also necessary to 'Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else'.
Margaret Mead.

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